Today, June 14, is Flag Day. It commemorates the adoption of the flag of the United States, which happened that day by resolution of the Second Continental Congress in 1777. In 1916, President Woodrow Wilson issued a proclamation that officially established June 14 as Flag Day. Flag Day is not an official federal holiday, though…
This year, think of Memorial Day as something more than a three-day weekend. Make it a day to remember and honor those who have died in service to our country! Observe by: * Visiting cemeteries and placing flags or flowers on the graves of our fallen heroes. * Display your United States flag daily, but…
Riverside’s Inland Empire Regional 8th Annual Chili Cook-off & Car/Cycle Show is this Saturday, May 29th from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Magnolia Avenue from Van Buren to Jackson. There will be: Food Craft Fair Car/Cycle Show Beer Garden Little Mr. Hot Sauce & Little Miss Chili Peppers contests Are you an expert chili…
Usually when you hear about something that sounds too good to be true, it usually is. Well, take it straight from the Realtors’ mouths on this one — it’s definitely true this time! Tara and I had new insulation installed just this morning (see photo of my attic), in each of our homes here in the Wood Streets,…
Come join the Wood Streets Green Team, the Sierra Club – San Gorgonio Chapter and Western Municipal Water District this Saturday, May 22, 2010 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Riverside Plaza. This two-part event will be educational and offer a treasure trove of beauty, as well as elevate your water-wise consciousness! Part 1…
Old Riverside Foundation for Historic Preservation presents the 19th Annual Vintage Home Tour (“A Walk in the Woods”) taking place on Saturday, May 15, 2010 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. All six homes on the 2010 self-guided tour are located in the Wood Street Historic District. Pre-sale tickets are $15 and are available at: A to…
You are invited to attend the Grand Opening event on Saturday, May 8, 2010 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. With more than 67,000 square feet of structures and kennels on a 12-acre site, the Western Riverside County/City Animal Shelter is now one of the biggest in Southern California. All dogs that are adopted that…
SATURDAY, MAY 1, 2010 — If you are a City of Riverside resident, you may “drop off for FREE” from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.! Bring your load of furniture (sofas, chairs, etc.), large household items (mattresses), appliances (stoves, refrigerators, a/c units, etc.), electronic waste (computers, televisions, etc.), yard waste, and tires (no rims). Sorry, but…
The annual sunrise service begins at approximately 6:15 a.m. on Sunday, April 4, 2010. Participants should plan for at least 45 minutes to walk to the top. No food or water is provided but portable toilets will be available. Motorized transportation to the top for the elderly and disabled cannot be guaranteed. Arrive at the gate at…
[ SOLD for $179,900 ] Darling mid-century starter home with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, qpprox 1100 sq ft, with new carpet, new doors, new paint, new roof, updated bathrooms, and hardwood floors. This is a great starter home near UCR, with easy freeway access — perfect for commuters. Attached two-car garage in a quiet neighborhood!
One of our clients plays the cello and mentioned that he will be playing with the Corona Symphony Orchestra this Saturday, March 13th. Having not heard him play, we’re really looking forward to supporting him and his craft! Corona Symphony Orchestra presents “Butterfly Lovers”, with Jing Wang, violionist, and Marco A. Mejia, conductor. Scheduled works will be “Spring…
The holidays are a time of giving, so give something back to the environment by recycling your old Christmas tree. For City of Riverside residents, Christmas tree collection will begin the day after Christmas and continue for three (3) weeks. * Collection will take place on the same day as your normal trash pick up. *…
